From the humble backyard vegetable patch to herb gardens on the kitchen windowsill - 9 million Australians are now growing their own food, according to new research from The Australia Institute, in partnership with Grow It Local.
More than two thirds (69%) of those who grow their own food say they do it to access healthy food, while 60% do it to save money.
Growing your own helps cut down waste during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with almost two thirds of growers composting or worm farming, preventing mountains of food waste from ending up in landfill.
On Tuesday November 26, Australia's favourite gardener, Costa Georgiades, will join independent MP Sophie Scamps, along with representatives from The Australia Institute and Grow it Local to launch Grow Your Own 2024 - Growing food to feel better, eat better and help the planet.
